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Swapping screens for exercise for just 30 minutes a day could transform mental health

New research shows that swapping just half an hour of screen time for exercise every day could massively boost our mental health. In the...

Social media may affect girls’ mental health earlier than boys’, study finds

Social media may affect the wellbeing of girls and boys at different ages, according to research that raises the prospect of windows of...

The pandemic's left 86% of parents overwhelmed: Here's where to find help

Nine in 10 (86%) parents say the pandemic has left them feeling overwhelmed, unable to cope, and lacking balance in their life, new...

NHS mental health referrals to surge by a third due to pandemic

Mental health referrals are forecast to rise by a third in the wake of the pandemic, resulting in an extra 1.8 million cases, the Royal...

Coronavirus: Half a million access suicide prevention course

More than half a million people have accessed online training that aims to prevent suicide in the last three weeks alone, a charity has...

Too many children in mental health hospitals, says report

Too many children in England are being admitted to mental health hospitals unnecessarily, according to a report. Research for the...

Mental health checks for new fathers

Partners of new and expectant mothers who have depression or anxiety will be offered a mental health check in an initiative being...

World Mental Health Day: PM appoints suicide prevention minister

A minister for suicide prevention has been appointed in England by the prime minister as the government hosts the first ever global...

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11 sauna benefits for your mood, skin and heart health

Millions to be handed health-monitoring smartwatches by NHS

82% of People Found That Dog Walks Benefitted Their Mental Health, Says New Study

Five ways SAD can affect physical health, from headaches to erectile dysfunction

Heart Disease Symptoms In Women Can Be Different – Here’s What To Look For

Study finds link between light pollution and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Those Struggling With Fertility Can Now Access This Mental Health Support

Should we still eat three square meals or is grazing better for gut health?

Three key supplements for strong heart health

7 signs in your nails that could indicate a serious health condition